Mike Pence: 10 things to know about Trump's VP

The Associated Press

Donald Trump has chosen Mike Pence as his running mate. Who is he? Starting with the basics: He's 57, he is the governor of Indiana, he is a staunch conservative, and he served six terms in Congress before becoming governor in 2013. What else? Click through to learn more about the man who could be a heartbeat away from the presidency by the end of this year.

Donald Trump has chosen Mike Pence as his running mate. Who is he? Starting with the basics: He's 57, he is the governor of Indiana, he is a staunch conservative, and he served six terms in Congress before becoming governor in 2013. What else? Click through to learn more about the man who could be a heartbeat away from the presidency by the end of this year.

Pence has described himself as "a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order." He also said his governing is informed by his faith and his love of the Constitution. He's anti-abortion and a proponent of religious freedom.

Pence has described himself as "a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order." He also said his governing is informed by his faith and his love of the Constitution. He's anti-abortion and a proponent of religious freedom.